Reassigning Several Objects to a Specific Layer

QUESTION

I have a large number of architectural objects on my drawing that all need to be assigned to a specific layer.

How can I quickly change just those objects to a new layer, while leaving the balance on their current layer?

ANSWER

The Layer Painter and Layer Eyedropper tools allow you to move an object to any layer from any view without opening its specification dialog.

To use the Layer Painter

Open an existing drawing that has a large number of objects that need to be placed on a layer, or start a new drawing by selecting File> New Plan.

If you are starting a new drawing, you will need a few objects to assign to a different layer. To add cabinets to your drawing, select Build> Cabinet> Base Cabinet from the menu and click a number of times to add several base cabinets to your plan.

Select Tools> Layer Settings> Layer Painter from the menu to open the Select Layer dialog.

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